Are my expectations too high? Creased vintage cards

[wdwfan]

Thanks for the tip. I have tried to take good looks at scans when buying online. But I know there's some stuff you can't see through a scan.

As far as payment, I only buy when I have paypal money available (from selling other cards). That way I don't link it to a bank account and don't run up a credit card that I may not be able to pay back. I don't like to use our family money for cards.

Also I don't buy graded. I've never dealt in it, and I don't want to start. I'm strictly a raw person (I enjoy putting the cards into pages in my notebook and in my set).

I've had people, especially here, ask for my email, but I'm reluctant to give it out. I don't know what the other person is going to do with it. That's another question I have. Why does everyone go through email? I don't understand why people can't just post the IMG link from Imgur, Photobucket, whatever, to a PM or the thread.

So sometimes I've bought without actually seeing scans and just going off what the seller/other trader tells me as far as condition, creases, etc. But that's only here and just a couple of times. I actually haven't been burned, knock on wood, when that's happened. It's only when I've seen photos.

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

raw or graded, when buying online you MUST see a good quality scan and buy from a reputable person/dealer. Consider using a credit card thru paypal for double buyer protection.

Sometimes even a graded "2" can be more aesthetically pleasing than a "5". So buy the card, not the grade.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by wdwfan

Thanks for the tip. I have tried to take good looks at scans when buying online. But I know there's some stuff you can't see through a scan.

As far as payment, I only buy when I have paypal money available (from selling other cards). That way I don't link it to a bank account and don't run up a credit card that I may not be able to pay back. I don't like to use our family money for cards.

Also I don't buy graded. I've never dealt in it, and I don't want to start. I'm strictly a raw person (I enjoy putting the cards into pages in my notebook and in my set).

I've had people, especially here, ask for my email, but I'm reluctant to give it out. I don't know what the other person is going to do with it. That's another question I have. Why does everyone go through email? I don't understand why people can't just post the IMG link from Imgur, Photobucket, whatever, to a PM or the thread.

So sometimes I've bought without actually seeing scans and just going off what the seller/other trader tells me as far as condition, creases, etc. But that's only here and just a couple of times. I actually haven't been burned, knock on wood, when that's happened. It's only when I've seen photos.

Email is just so much easier. Why would you be worried about someone getting your email?

Just for fun and easily the 5th time, why would you throw out creased cards? It makes zero sense. You could easily sell/trade them on here. Just list them at a real price and not NrMint price with a supposed discount.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Just for fun and easily the 5th time, why would you throw out creased cards? It makes zero sense. You could easily sell/trade them on here. Just list them at a real price and not NrMint price with a supposed discount.

There are lots of people on this site that deal in low grade cards, especially for commons. It makes a set much cheaper especially when commons for the most part don't sell the set at a future date.

I also request email to send pictures. I don't know any other way to do it.

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[cardsagain74]

I practically ignore a raw card's listed grade with most dealers. There are so many who overgrade their inventory on ebay that it's tough not to, and sometimes it can get pretty bad (one dealer, who I've seen post here occasionally, comes to mind where I would usually expect three grades lower than the listing).

Have just tried to use the zoomed-in pics as much as possible. And if they still hid damage that wasn't mentioned in the description either, then send it back. Thankfully that hasn't happened a lot though

[Leon]

+1 on all accounts.

Originally Posted by bnorth

Email is just so much easier. Why would you be worried about someone getting your email?

Just for fun and easily the 5th time, why would you throw out creased cards? It makes zero sense. You could easily sell/trade them on here. Just list them at a real price and not NrMint price with a supposed discount.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Email is just so much easier. Why would you be worried about someone getting your email?

Just for fun and easily the 5th time, why would you throw out creased cards? It makes zero sense. You could easily sell/trade them on here. Just list them at a real price and not NrMint price with a supposed discount.

But- be sure to mention any creases...to the point of giving the exact spot on the card where the crease is and estimate its length.

My preferred vintage card source on ebay is the Battersbox- I have never purchased a creased card from them and do not recall seeing one described as having any crease. (Though that may be because I skip to the next listing if creases are mentioned.)

I usually go for EX-MT or EM as some call it...you pay more but not as much as legit NMs.

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